LiDAR LAS File Format

The LAS file format is a public file format for the interchange of LIDAR data between vendors and customers. This binary file format is an alternative to proprietary systems or a generic ASCII file interchange system used by many companies.

Below is a list of publications related to LiDAR LAS File Format. Select a publication number to access more detailed information and their respective files available for download.

RDF 2024-6

Zechmann, J.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Cordova, southcentral Alaska, collected August 18-19, 2023, and September 19 and 22, 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-6, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31159

RDF 2024-5

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Penguin Ridge, southcentral Alaska, collected September 22, 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-5, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31158

RDF 2023-18

Zechmann, J.M., Daanen, R.P., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Haines, Southeast Alaska, collected October 2021 and October 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-18, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31034

RDF 2023-16

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., Wolken, G.J., and Daanen, R.P., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Columbia Glacier terminus and adjacent slope, Southcentral Alaska, collected September 18, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-16, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31032

RDF 2024-1

Zechmann, J.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Wrangell Island, Southeast Alaska, collected November 28-29, 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-1, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31106

RDF 2023-17

Zechmann, J.M., Herbst, A.M., and Buzard, R.M., 2023, Lidar-derived elevation data for Tuntutuliak, Southwest Alaska, collected August 18, 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-17, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31033

RDF 2023-19

Zechmann, J.M., Herbst, A.M., and Buzard, R.M., 2023, Lidar-derived elevation data for Kwigillingok, Southwest Alaska, collected August 18, 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-19, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31035

RDF 2023-20

Zechmann, J.M., Herbst, A.M., and Buzard, R.M., 2023, Lidar-derived elevation data for Kipnuk, Southwest Alaska, collected August 18, 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-20, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31036

RDF 2023-28

Zechmann, J.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2023, Lidar-derived elevation data for Wrangell Island, Southeast Alaska, collected July 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-28, 14 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31098

RDF 2023-14

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., Wolken, G.J., and Daanen, R.P., 2023, Lidar-derived elevation data for lower Serpentine Glacier and adjacent slopes, Southcentral, Alaska, collected October 14, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-14, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31012

RDF 2023-3

Zechmann, J.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2023, Lidar-derived elevation data for the Twentymile River watershed, Southcentral Alaska, collected August-October 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-3, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30959

RDF 2022-10

Herbst, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2022, Lidar-derived elevation data for the Utqiagvik-Atqasuk region, Alaska, collected August 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2022-10, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30870

RDF 2021-10

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2022, Lidar-derived elevation data for Eaglecrest ski area, Southeast Alaska, collected September 6, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-10, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30729

RDF 2021-11

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2022, Lidar-derived elevation data for Speel Arm, Southeast Alaska, collected September 7, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-11, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30730

RDF 2021-12

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2022, Lidar-derived elevation data for Mount Juneau, Southeast Alaska, collected September 6, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-12, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30731

RDF 2020-15

Herbst, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2020, High-resolution lidar data for Kotlik, Western Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-15, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30561

RDF 2020-7

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., Wolken, G.J., Daanen, R.P., and Herbst, A.M., 2020, Lidar-derived elevation data for Kensington Mine, Southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-7, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30470

RDF 2014-20

Southerland, L.E., and Kinsman, N.E.M., 2014, Lidar data for the community of Golovin, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2014-20, 23 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29127

RDF 2014-2

Southerland, L.E., and Kinsman, N.E.M., 2014, LiDAR data for Unalakleet, Alaska, collected in October 27, 2005: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2014-2, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/27121

RDF 2013-3

Hubbard, T.D., Wolken, G.J., Stevens, D.S.P., and Combellick, R.A., 2013, High-resolution lidar data for the Whittier area, Passage Canal, and Portage Lake, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2013-3, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/24976

RDF 2011-3Q

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2012, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Beechey Point Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3Q. https://doi.org/10.14509/23803

RDF 2011-3R

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2012, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Chandalar Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3R. https://doi.org/10.14509/23804

RDF 2011-3S

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2012, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Philip Smith Mountains Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3S. https://doi.org/10.14509/23805

RDF 2011-3T

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2012, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Sagavanirktok Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3T. https://doi.org/10.14509/23806

RDF 2011-3P

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2012, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Valdez Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3P. https://doi.org/10.14509/23703

RDF 2011-3O

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2012, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Gulkana Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3O. https://doi.org/10.14509/23363

RDF 2011-3M

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Healy Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3M. https://doi.org/10.14509/23163

RDF 2011-3N

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Talkeetna Mountains Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3N. https://doi.org/10.14509/23164

RDF 2011-3

Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3, 291 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/22722

RDF 2011-3F

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Bettles Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3F. https://doi.org/10.14509/23003

RDF 2011-3G

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Tanana Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3G. https://doi.org/10.14509/23004

RDF 2011-3H

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Tyonek Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3H. https://doi.org/10.14509/23005

RDF 2011-3I

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Talkeetna Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3I. https://doi.org/10.14509/23006

RDF 2011-3J

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Wiseman Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3J. https://doi.org/10.14509/23007

RDF 2011-3K

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Livengood Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3K. https://doi.org/10.14509/23023

RDF 2011-3L

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Anchorage Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3L. https://doi.org/10.14509/23024

RDF 2011-3A

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Mount Hayes Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3A. https://doi.org/10.14509/22723

RDF 2011-3B

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Tanacross Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3B. https://doi.org/10.14509/22724

RDF 2011-3C

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Nabesna Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3C. https://doi.org/10.14509/22725

RDF 2011-3D

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Big Delta Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3D. https://doi.org/10.14509/22726

RDF 2011-3E

Hubbard, T.D., Braun, M.L., Westbrook, R.E., and Gallagher, P.E., 2011, High-resolution lidar data for infrastructure corridors, Fairbanks Quadrangle, Alaska, in Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Combellick, R.A., High-resolution lidar data for Alaska infrastructure corridors: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2011-3E. https://doi.org/10.14509/22727